Bálint György Ruff (born 1981) is a Hungarian lawyer, television presenter, political analyst, and politician. He has served as deputy prime minister of Hungary and Minister of the Prime Minister's Office in the Magyar Government since its formation in May 2026. He formerly hosted the political analysis show Vétó on Partizán.
Education Bálint György Ruff obtained a law degree at the Faculty of Law of Pázmány Péter Catholic University, while simultaneously studying philosophy at Eötvös Loránd University. During his studies, he was affiliated with the for Advanced Studies.
Career He began his career as a lawyer, working in law firms between 2003 and 2005. From 2006, he worked at the Prime Minister's Office, assisting State Secretary , and between 2007 and 2008 he served as chief of staff at the Ministry of Environment and Water. At the same time, he participated in Hungary's climate strategy project, where he was responsible for coordinating communication between governmental and professional stakeholders.
Between 2008 and 2009, he worked as a policy and communication advisor for a political party, and from July 2009 he continued as a freelance consultant. In 2013, he founded Invisible Hand Coaching & Consulting, a company providing strategic and communication advisory services.
As a founder and volunteer, he took part in the cultural project (2003–2006), and also worked pro bono as a lawyer for the (2014–2015).
As a political advisor, he worked with multiple parties and municipalities on strategy and political communication. Between 2014 and 2024, he advised several mayors, including Ottó Dóra, , and László Botka. In 2017, he led Botka's prime ministerial campaign. After the campaign, from November 2017 he worked as a senior municipal advisor in Szeged.
He participated in organizing opposition cooperation and advised Péter Márki-Zay in his political activities.
He became widely known through his media appearances. Between 2021 and 2024, he hosted podcasts on platforms operated by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Magyar Jeti Zrt. From May 2023 to April 2026, he was the editor and host of the political program Vétó on Partizán.
Since 2022, he has been a lecturer at the Bibó István College for Advanced Studies.
From May 2026, he has been serving as the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office and one of the deputy prime ministers in the government of Péter Magyar.
Personal life He is married and has three children.
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